15 impressive vegetarian Christmas canapés and party nibbles

Give vegetarian guests something special this Christmas with an impressive selection of canapés, from creamy walnut and Stilton tartlets to crispy halloumi chips

These 15 impressive Christmas canapés and party food recipes celebrate the very best of vegetarian cooking. From polenta bites to beetroot fritters and dips, there's no need to leave the veggies fighting over the last cheese straw this Christmas.

Lay out polenta squares, onion chutney and a block of stilton on a platter and let guests assemble their own nibbles. Then pat yourself on the back for being the host with the most free time. Get the recipe for polenta bites with stilton and red onion chutney.

Ready in five minutes, no cooking involved, only 4 ingredients... we can list 100 other reasons why you need to make this creamy blue cheese dip for your next Christmas party. Get the recipe for blue cheese and yogurt dip.

Blue cheese lends a buttery texture to this festive vegetarian pâté recipe. It's the perfect partner to wholewheat crackers, but don't be surprised if your guests eat it by the spoonful. Get the recipe for stilton pâté.